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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).
  3. Remove the sensor (B).

    Engine coolant temperature sensor: 

    29.4 - 39.2 N.m (3.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 21.7 - 28.9 lb.ft)

    G15694524Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Note that engine coolant may be flowed out from the water temperature control assembly when removing the sensor.